Description
A vibrant Vietnamese-inspired Banh Mi Rice Bowl featuring jasmine rice, your choice of grilled or sautéed protein, quick pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a spicy mayo drizzle, perfect for a flavorful and customizable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1/2 lb cooked pork, chicken, or tofu (grilled or sautéed)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions or daikon
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sriracha (plus more to taste)
- lime wedges, for serving
Pickling Brine
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare Quick Pickled Veggies: In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, warm water, sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt dissolve. Add shredded carrots, radishes, or daikon to the mixture and let them sit for at least 20 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients, allowing the vegetables to develop a tangy, pickled flavor.
- Make Spicy Mayo Drizzle: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sriracha. Adjust the amount of sriracha to your desired spice level, creating a creamy and spicy sauce to drizzle over the bowl.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked jasmine rice evenly between two bowls. Top each with your choice of cooked protein—pork, chicken, or tofu. Add the pickled veggies, sliced cucumber, jalapeño (if using), fresh cilantro leaves, and chopped green onions on top.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the spicy mayo over each bowl. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish, adding a fresh citrus brightness to the flavors.
Notes
- This recipe is highly customizable; swap proteins or veggies based on your preference.
- For a vegan version, use tofu and vegan mayonnaise.
- Serve the bowl cold for a refreshing meal prep option.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce and mayo to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook (plus optional sautéing or grilling)
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
